I had 2 enlightening but very different experiences last week that got me thinking about how quickly most things change, and the need to keep up with the future. First, I went shopping for a new DVD player with my husband after our old one bit the dust. Since we hadn’t shopped for electronics for quite some time, we were quickly overwhelmed by the wide selection and new features. Thankfully, we found an informative salesperson who took the time to explain all the modern features, understand our needs, and match us up with a new DVD player that was just right for us. Welcome to the age of Blu-ray HD! Second, I had … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
The Power of “Doing”
Procrastination, Analysis Paralysis, lack of confidence, and other maladies of the same strain strike us all from time to time and stop us in our tracks. I, myself, chronically suffer from all the above. But I have learned a trick to get myself going again and, simple as it may sound, it works: Take Nike’s famous advice and “Just Do It.” Just “Doing” is an incredibly powerful cure. “Well duh” you say, “if I knew what to do or how to go about it I wouldn’t just be sitting here paralyzed now would I?” Ah, but that’s the key—you don’t have to know what to do or how to go about it to start taking action. Paralysis often comes from the fear of failure, the fear of an uncertain outcome, or the … [Read more...]